The Resource Centre holds all our documents (briefings, consultation responses, press releases and reports). Signed-in members also have access to projects. You can search the Resource Centre by topic or by type of document.
Resources
Resources
Local roads funding and governance
October, 2018
Our response to the Transport Committee Inquiry into the condition of local roads, their funding and governance. We suggest four actions for government to enable local roads to be bought up to the required standard and be future-ready.
Consulting body:
Transport Select Committee
Document:
Topic:
Health of the bus market
October, 2018
Consulting body:
Transport Select Committee
Topic:
Transport appraisal and modelling strategy: informing future investment decisions
October, 2018
Consulting body:
Department for Transport
Topic:
Doing more for less - How working together on transport cuts costs and saves time
October, 2018
The Urban Transport Group brings together and promotes the interests of Britain’s largest urban areas on transport.
Through working together as a network, we help to save time and money for our members by doing things once and collaboratively – rather than separately and expensively.
Saving significant costs for our members is just one benefit of being part of our organisation.
Topic:
Transport (Scotland) Bill
September, 2018
Consulting body:
Scottish Parliament
Topic:
Bus Services Act Open data and accessible information
September, 2018
Consulting body:
Department for Transport
Document:
Topic:
Future of Mobility
September, 2018
Consulting body:
Department for Transport
Topic:
Last mile: a Call for Evidence on the opportunities available to deliver goods more sustainably
September, 2018
Consulting body:
Department for Transport
Document:
Topic:
Policy futures for urban transport
September, 2018
The latest edition of Policy futures for urban transport emphasises how a new deal on funding and powers is essential to keep the UK's cities moving forward.
The report sets out the 10 key policy changes that are needed to make cities healthier, fairer and more prosperous.
These include further devolution of rail services; greater funding for buses; reform of taxi and Private Hire Vehicle legislation; an ambitious strategy to encourage more cycling and walking; a long term investment plan for urban rail services; and a visionary national policy framework on air quality.
How the health sector works: a guide for transport professionals
August, 2018
An introductory guide to the health sector for transport professionals seeking to collaborate with health colleagues within local authorities and the NHS. The guide is intended to provide a starting point for joint working. Note that a companion guide 'How the transport sector works: a guide for health professionals' has also been produced.
Document:
Topic:
Pages
Full guide to the Local Transport Act
December, 2008
A guide to the opportunities the legislation opens up for local transport authorities
Document:
Topic:
Pages
Freight in the City Regions
April, 2013
This report sets out the context for freight transport across our major urban areas, providing an overview of issues, trends and key policy considerations. The report also provides a policy toolkit for authorities to consider when developing their freight strategies.
Topic:
The Case for the Urban Bus - the economic and social benefits of investing in the urban bus
February, 2013
A detailed evaluation of the economic and social benefits of investing in the urban bus.
Moving on: Working towards a better public transport offer for young people in tough times
October, 2012
Aims to get local transport authorities thinking about how they can provide the best deal for young people on public transport in a difficult economic climate.
Topic:
Working with young people to make buses better - a guide for the bus sector
March, 2012
Written after young people, bus companies, transport authorities and government departments got together to look at ways to improve young people’s access to, and experience of, using buses. A companion guide for young people is also available.
Topic:
How can I make buses better? A guide for young people
March, 2012
Written after young people, bus companies, transport authorities and government departments got together to look at ways to improve young people’s access to, and experience of, using buses. A companion guide for the bus sector is also available.
Topic:
Underpinning Policy - Modelling Bus Subsidy in English Metropolitan Areas
August, 2011
Forecasts the medium term implications for English metropolitan areas of changes to bus subsidy.
Topic:
Value for money and appraisal of small public transport schemes
July, 2011
Builds the evidence base on the value for money of small public transport schemes by compiling and analysing a database of close to 150 schemes.
Thriving Cities - Integrated land use and transport planning
July, 2011
Setting out the stark choices ahead in new planning reforms, this report recommends three 'golden rules' for future planning policy. The report also highlights good and bad practice on transport and land use planning and calls for local authorities and Local Economic Partnerships to proactively draw up highly sustainable masterplans for development sites of key significance. More widely it argues that planning processes should universally include the bodies responsible for local transport.
Topic:
Total Transport - Working across sectors to achieve better outcomes
June, 2011
This report highlights the essential role of public transport, walking and cycling in achieving key health, social care and employment policy goals. It warns that this contribution could be put at risk unless there is more focus on collaborative, cross-sector funding and delivery of transport interventions. It outlines eleven practical steps towards a 'Total Transport' approach which would see partners come together from across policy divides.
Pages
Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption Review
September, 2015
pteg's response to the Competition and Markets Authority review.
Consulting body:
Competition and Markets Authority
Topic:
ORR Retail Market Review
September, 2015
pteg's response to the ORR Retail Market Review consultation.
Consulting body:
Office of Rail and Road
Document:
Topic:
Network Rail Access Rights
August, 2015
pteg response to Network Rail Access Rights policy consultation
Consulting body:
Network Rail
Document:
Topic:
EC Regulation 1370-2007
July, 2015
pteg response to questionnaire on European Commission regulation 1370/2007.
Consulting body:
European Union
Topic:
The case for rail devolution in London
July, 2015
pteg submission to the London Assembly Transport Committee.
Consulting body:
London Assembly
Document:
Topic:
Monitoring Highways England
June, 2015
pteg response to the ORR consultation on Monitoring Highways England.
Consulting body:
Office of Rail and Road
Topic:
Mid Term Review of European Commission 2011 White paper
June, 2015
pteg response to Mid term review of European Commission's 2011 White paper on Transport.
Consulting body:
European Union
Topic:
Senior Traffic Commissioners Guidance document no. 14 on Local Bus Services
January, 2015
Consulting body:
Traffic Commissioners
Topic:
Local Authority highways maintenance funding
December, 2014
Consulting body:
Department for Transport
Topic:
ORR Retail market review
November, 2014
Consulting body:
Office of Rail Regulation
Document:
Topic:
Pages
Rail Review must deliver further devolution to realise world-class railway
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
The Government’s ‘root and branch’ review into rail must bring about further devolution of rail responsibilities if the UK is to realise its ambition of creating a world-class railway, says the Urban Transport Group.
Urban Transport Group launches new analysis - and research programme - into causes of bus patronage decline
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
- Analysis finds many background trends are unfavourable to the bus but that common factors exist in areas where the bus is bouncing back
The Urban Transport Group has today published initial analysis of the causes behind the decline in bus patronage.
Topic:
‘Transit oriented development’ can help meet housing demand and reduce car-based urban sprawl, says report
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
- Report sets out five point plan to realise more building developments based around sustainable, public transport and active travel
Leading urban transport data tool relaunches with expansive range of new statistics
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
- Refreshed Data Hub expands ability to ‘select, visualise and share’ key transport data
Urban Transport Group appoints transport heavyweight to investigate benefits of locally-run rail stations
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Transport expert Stephen Joseph is to investigate the benefits that flow from devolved authorities' involvement in railway stations, for a new report for the Urban Transport Group.
Urban Transport Group welcomes appointment of Andrew Jones as Rail Minister
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
The Urban Transport Group has today welcomed the appointment of Andrew Jones MP as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, with responsibility for rail.
Topic:
Transport crucial to achieving Government’s ‘Prevention is better than cure’ vision
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
The Urban Transport Group has today welcomed the Department of Health and Social Care’s ‘Prevention is better than cure’ vision, whilst also highlighting th
Transport key to ‘putting towns back on the map’, says report
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Transport has a key role to play in helping the UK’s post-industrial towns to thrive – putting them firmly back on the map, a report by the Urban Transport Group finds today.
Urban Transport Group sets out concerns over new Scottish buses legislation
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
The Urban Transport Group has today welcomed the intent of new legislation to reform bus services in Scotland but has warned that changes need to be made if the legislation is to be workable in practice.
Topic:
Urban Transport Group welcomes recommendations to overhaul taxi and private hire vehicle legislation
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
The Urban Transport Group has today welcomed a report which calls for an overhaul of legislation for taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs).
Topic: